Crew members from HMAS Rankin during their Freedom of Entry visit to the town of Cobar.

Fifteen members of the ship's company of submarine, HMAS Rankin, recently exercised Freedom of Entry in Cobar, the birthplace of Lieutenant Commander Robert William Rankin, after who the submarine is named.

Published on February 15, 2016 by Department of Defence (author), LSIS Nina Fogliani (photographer)

Members of the Combined Military Bands of the Australian Defence Force during the 2016 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Melbourne.

The Australian Defence Force showcased its Combined Military Bands, Australia’s Federation Guard, and for the first time, the Pipes and Drums of the Australian Defence Force contingent during performances at the 2016 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Etihad Stadium last weekend.

The combined military bands of the ADF will perform music crafted for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo by Leading Seaman Musician Martyn Hancock, in addition to some of Australia’s most iconic melodies.

More than 250 members of Australia’s Defence Forces are in Melbourne preparing for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, due to be held later this week.

Australia was represented at the International Fleet Review by HMAS Darwin, in company with 75 warships from 24 countries.

A message of international cooperation has been a feature of the International Fleet Review in India, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling on countries to continue to work together to secure maritime stability.